malariaparasiet
Malariaparasiet is the collective term for the protozoan parasites of the genus Plasmodium that cause malaria in humans and other primates. They require a mosquito vector for transmission and alternate between a vertebrate host and an Anopheles mosquito in a complex life cycle.
Within humans, several Plasmodium species produce disease, most notably Plasmodium falciparum, which can cause severe and
Transmission begins when an infected female Anopheles mosquito injects sporozoites into the skin. Sporozoites travel to
Diagnosis relies on microscopic examination of stained blood smears and rapid diagnostic tests, with molecular methods
Prevention focuses on vector control (insecticide-treated nets, indoor residual spraying), chemoprophylaxis for travelers, and timely diagnosis